Lithia Springs High School

The Lion Report is here - April 17, 2026!

Stay connected with all the amazing things happening at Lithia Springs High School! From student achievements and celebrations to important updates and upcoming events—you don’t want to miss this week’s edition. Be sure to review the Graduation Parking Fact Sheet included in this week’s newsletter! 🎓🚗

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Have a safe and relaxing weekend, Lions! Because at LSHS, Greatness Grows Here! 💚💛

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Calling All Future Lions! Mandatory LSHS Football Parent Meeting

"Greatness Grows Here" and it starts with strong communication, preparation, and commitment! The Lithia Springs High School Football Program is gearing up for an exciting 2026–2027 season, and we need all families on board.

All incoming and returning football players and their parents are required to attend our upcoming Mandatory Parent Meeting. This meeting is essential to ensure everyone is aligned, informed, and ready for a successful season ahead.

📅 Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2026
🕡 Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: LSHS Theater

During this meeting, we will cover key expectations, program updates, schedules, eligibility requirements, and important information to help position our student-athletes for success both on and off the field.

This is more than just a meeting it’s the kickoff to a season built on discipline, teamwork, and Lion pride. We are building something special, and your partnership matters.

Let’s come together, get informed, and get ready to compete. The Pride Starts Here!

Coach C. Ben Arnold, Sr.

Lithia Springs Soccer Heads to State Playoffs !

Please join us in a huge round of applause for Coach Kevin Pace and the Boys Varsity Soccer Team! After a hard fought regular season, the Lions have officially secured 4th place in Region 5 AAAAA, earning their spot in the state playoffs.

Lithia Springs finished strong with a 4–3 region record, led by senior Emmanuel Mancilla, who dominated the season with an impressive 20 goals. This team has shown resilience, discipline, and true Lion pride every step of the way.

Now it is time for the next chapter. The Lions are heading to the first round of the GHSA State Playoffs as they travel to face McIntosh High School.

Game Details
Date: Tuesday, April 21st
Time: 8:00 PM
Location: 201 Walt Banks Rd, Peachtree City, GA 30269

Let’s show up and show out for our student athletes as they represent Lithia Springs on the state stage. If you see a soccer player in the halls, give them a high five and wish them luck!

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GMAS EOC TESTS
The Georgia Milestones End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments are designed to measure student achievement on the Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE) in the subjects of 10th Gr. Lit, Algebra, US History and Biology.

The main purposes of these assessments are:
*Measure Student Achievement: They evaluate how well students have mastered the content and skills for a particular course.
*Inform Instruction: The results provide valuable data to teachers and schools to adjust instruction for students.
*Course Grade Component: The EOC assessment score is used as a portion of the student's final grade in the course, as indicated by the mention of assessments being administered in Algebra I, 10th Grade Literature, US History & Biology on the newsletter you're viewing, which are courses where EOCs are required.
*High School Graduation Requirement: In many cases, successfully passing or meeting a certain performance level on the EOC is a requirement for high school graduation in Georgia.

During the testing administration, electronic devices are not permitted. Students are not allowed to have the following electronic devices:
*Cell phones/Smartphones
*Smartwatch
*Airpods/Earbuds
*Recorders/Any recording devices
*Smart Glasses/Smart Glasses with Cameras
*Cameras
*Headphones
*Personal laptops (only school-issued chrome books are allowed for testing)
*IPads

Any electronic device that could allow students to view, record, access, retain, or transmit information will not be allowed. Improper use of these devices for any reasons will result in an invalidation of student scores. We will follow our procedure of collecting these items if students bring them to school, label them and hold securely until testing has been completed. Once testing concludes, and all testing materials have been accounted for and securely placed back into the testing room, the personal electronic devices will be returned to the students.

AP Kenya Rowser Explains End-of-Course Testing (click HERE to view video)

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Scholarship Opportunity for LSHS Seniors

Lithia Springs High School seniors are encouraged to apply for the 2026 Red Bow Tie Scholarship Fund, created in loving memory of Samuel Moon.

This scholarship opportunity is open to graduating seniors at LSHS who have a 3.0 GPA or higher and are preparing to take the next step after high school.

Applicants must submit a 200 to 300 word essay responding to the prompt:
What are your next steps in life after high school, and how do you plan to achieve your goals? How will this scholarship help you on your journey?

Scholarship details include:
Award Amount: $500
Number of Awards: 3
Application Deadline: May 2, 2026
Scholarship winners will be announced during the Senior Breakfast on May 18, 2026.

Interested students should submit their application by email to:
samuel15.redbowtie.scholarship@GMAIL.COM

Seniors, do not miss this opportunity to share your goals, tell your story, and apply for scholarship support as you prepare for your future.

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Left-to-Right: Maniyah Brighhop, Destiny Ray, Principal Felicia Jones, Courtland Johnson & Andrea Morales Rojas

Video recorded and edited by LSHS Yearbook Students : https://youtu.be/AsldFi4ecUE?si=7He216HcIcv-kb0t (Click link to view)

Before the hallways fill with students and the classrooms come alive, a group of curious learners got a rare look at something most people never see — a school being born, beam by beam, wall by wall.

Walking across a muddy construction site in hard hats and safety vests, a select group of students recently joined Principal Jones alongside the general foreman and project manager of Parrish Construction for an up-close tour of the future state-of-the-art Lithia Springs High School currently under construction.

The visit was anything but a passive field trip. Students peppered the crew with questions as they walked through the framed-out bones of what will one day be classrooms, a conference rooms, a gymnasium, STEM labs, and common areas. The general foreman led the group through the site, explaining how retention walls are engineered to hold back soil and manage drainage — structures invisible once the building is complete, but absolutely critical to its stability and safety.

The project manager walked students through blueprints and site maps, revealing how the school's layout is deliberately designed — where natural light will pour into learning spaces, how traffic flow was planned for thousands of students each day, and why certain structural choices were made months before a single brick was laid.

For Principal Jones, the trip was about opening eyes to possibility. "Construction, engineering, architecture, and project management are all fields that shape the world around us every single day," she noted. "We want our students to see themselves in those roles." The tour gave students a tangible sense of the scale, coordination, and expertise required to bring a massive project like this to life — from soil studies and retention engineering to design aesthetics and schedule management.

The new school, with the academic building being completed in late 2027, represents a significant investment in the district's future. And for the students who laced up their boots for this site visit, it may represent something even more personal: the spark of a career path they had never considered before. Whether in civil engineering, architecture, construction management, or urban planning, the seeds planted on that muddy lot could grow into lifelong callings. Keep an eye out for future career-exploration opportunities organized through the school — because sometimes, the best classroom doesn't have four walls yet.

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Hello C/O 2026 and Families:

Graduation day is rapidly approaching! As a reminder, the only parking onsite at the Legacy Arena for all high school graduations, will be for handicap only, on a first-come first-served basis. Please read this DCSS Graduation Parking Fact Sheet for more information on where to park. Please account for traffic and leave early, especially if you are riding the shuttle to the arena. The doors to the arena on LSHS graduation day will open at 6:00 A.M.

Graduation Date & Time: May 21, 2026 @ 9:00 A.M.
Tickets given to each graduate: 10

Tickets will be given on the final graduation practice day. If there are any extra tickets, families can receive up to two additional tickets, and the extra tickets will be available on the final graduation practice day between 2:00 - 4:00 P.M.

IMPORTANT: Parents, please make sure your graduate has already tried on their cap & gown to ensure the proper fit.

See the calendar of events for more Senior information. Thank you!

March Mathness is in full effect at Lithia Springs High School! 🦁📊

Our Algebra team is bringing the competition to the classroom with the Green Dot Challenge, using Progress Learning to push students toward mastery and achievement. This isn’t just about numbers—it’s about growth, dedication, and success!

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